Planning A Gourmet-Style Pizza Party

By Elba Fenwick


Pizza is one of the most popular foods in America and it's the perfect culinary offering for just about any type of party. Whether you are hosting an adult's only party, a party for children or teens or a mix of everybody, pizza is something everyone will enjoy. But rather than simply order from a local restaurant, consider upping your game a bit and trying out the following ideas.

Homemade pizza is easier to make than you might think. Pizza crust takes just minutes to make and you can make it a day or two in advance. So why not plan a party where guests select their toppings and make their own pizzas? This is fun for all ages, including young children, teenagers and grown-ups. Simple cut off portions of dough for each person and set out a wide variety of toppings and let people mix and mingle while they select their favorite items.

You can also make a buffet featuring a variety of unique gourmet pizzas. Pizza is a great option if you have friends with a mix of dietary restrictions. You can make one pizza with gluten-free crust and toppings, another one could be totally vegan, and you could offer up a vegetarian option and a meat-lovers pizza, as well. You can bake the pizzas in your oven on a pizza stone or even cook them on your outdoor grill. Alongside the pizza, serve up a huge salad or salad bar and a mix of great antipasti items such as gourmet olives, marinated artichokes, bruschetta, cured Italian meats and giardiniera, which is a mix or relish featuring onions, celery, carrots, peppers and cauliflower.

When you plan out beverages, consider extending the Italian theme of the evening. Offer Italian wines or Italian beers or both. Rather than setting up a full bar, select one fun Italian cocktail to serve, such as the Bellini, a favorite drink that is simply Proseco and peach juice. For the kids, consider offering a few types of root beer or find some Italian sparkling juices or Italian sodas for them to enjoy.

Of course, you definitely should extend your pizza theme with a specialty dessert, and the best option would be to order some gourmet chocolate pizzas for your guests. The staff at Chocolate Pizza Company, for instance, can hand-make the best chocolate pizzas, pack them into a real pizza box and ship them directly to your house. Their pizzas begin by making a crust that is a combination of handmade English toffee mixed with dark or milk chocolate. The available toppings include mixed nuts, M&Ms and other candies, as well as items such as mini marshmallows and crispy graham crackers chunks. There are also white chocolate pizzas, which are created with melted white chocolate, almonds and dried cranberries.

Chocolate Pizza Company also sells a huge variety of other treats to consider for your dessert buffet. They create homemade chocolate cookies, almond bark, cashew clusters, truffles, chocolate-covered pretzels and much more. Another signature treat to consider is their Peanut Butter Wings, which is a natural complement to your chocolate pizzas. These wings are created by blending crispy potato chips with creamy peanut butter and then dipping them in melted dark or milk chocolate.




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